How To Become a Commercial Pilot
Online course - Wingman Academy
Do you dream of becoming a pilot but don't know where to start, or what it takes? We've got your 6 O'clock covered!
Dreaming of Becoming a Commercial Pilot?
Embarking upon this journey is a significant commitment, both personally and financially. And the choices you make can have a direct impact on your future career success. Getting it right is crucial if you want to be successful and avoid a journey that becomes personally challenging or financially crippling. Or one that damages your future career prospects. As many aspiring pilots have tragically discovered, getting their journey wrong, not doing their research, or being swayed by glossy marketing can be crippling, both personally and financially. We’ve created this course to help ensure that you make informed, educated decisions before embarking on your journey. So, if you’re ready for your pilot career to take off, enrol today!
Inside You'll Find:
- Perfect for any aspiring future pilot or their sponsors
- More than 4 hours of online learning
- Delivery from an industry leading pilot recruiter and trainer
- 11 modules and 53 video lessons covering all aspects of Becoming a Commercial Pilot
- Downloadable learning material
- Interactive quizzes to check your understanding
- Purchase as a gift for an aspiring pilot you know!
What You Get
Why Enrol On This Course?
Embarking upon this journey is a significant commitment, both personally and financially. And the choices you make can have a direct impact on your future career success. Getting it right is crucial if you want to be successful and avoid a journey that becomes personally challenging or financially crippling. Or one that damages your future career prospects. That’s why it’s important to get honest, ethical and unbiased support from experienced pilots and recruiters.
Consider this course an investment. If you take the time to absorb the training here, you’ll be setting yourself up for an enjoyable flight training journey and future career. As many aspiring pilots have tragically discovered, getting their journey wrong, not doing their research, or being swayed by glossy marketing can be crippling, both personally and financially.
We’ve created this course to help ensure that you make informed, educated decisions before embarking on your journey. We’re going to equip you with the must ask questions and the essential knowledge you’ll need to be successful with both your flight training AND your future career.
How You’ll Access Your Training
Your course can be accessed through your laptop, desktop or via a mobile app which you can download here. Simply choose your access period and start your learning immediately from the comfort of your own home, or on the move.
Your trainer, Wingman Andrew, will lead you step by step through the most comprehensive online learning in the world to become a commercial pilot. Your course is structured into modules, with each module containing detailed video lessons, quizzes to check your understanding and high-quality downloads to support your training.
And the best bit? You can watch and re-take again and again until your access period expires.
Becoming a Pilot Course
Module 1: Before You Start
You’re about to start your journey toward becoming a professional pilot. In this module, you’ll meet your instructor, learn how the course works, and get set up for success. (2 lessons/6 mins)
Module 2: Introduction to Becoming a Commercial Pilot
Welcome to your pilot journey. Ready to explore costs, careers, and what real professional flying is like? This module gives you the full picture – so you can plan your path with eyes wide open. (5 lessons/30 mins)
Module 3: Training Pathways to Become a Pilot
Ready to explore motivation, training routes, and how flight schools work? This module gives you the roadmap to plan your path from zero experience to the flight deck! (11 lessons/49 mins)
Module 4: Additional Requirements to Become a Pilot
From health checks and English skills to age limits and rules, this module covers other essential qualifications you need to know to start your journey toward becoming a commercial pilot. (5 lessons/9 mins)
Module 5: How to Choose the Right Flight School
Your flight school and instructors shape your training and career. This module shows you how to make smart choices, avoid costly mistakes, and set yourself up for success. (5 lessons/31 mins)
Module 6: Cost of Pilot Training and Funding Options
Flight training can be pricey – but this module shows you how to budget smart, find funding, and uncover cost-saving strategies to make your pilot dream more achievable. (3 lessons/14 mins)
Module 7: Being Successful With Flight Training
Ready to level up your flight training? This module shows you how to think, learn, connect, and fly like a pro -so every hour in the air moves you closer to your dream pilot career. (5 lessons/18 mins)
Module 8: Developing Competence for a Pilot Career
You’re about to discover what truly defines a great pilot. This module breaks down core competencies, how to build them, and how they shape your success – from the ground up. (7 lessons/21 mins)
Module 9: Social Media and Your Career
Social media can launch your pilot career – or hold it back. In this module, you’ll learn how to build a professional online presence that attracts recruiters and avoids common pitfalls. (2 lessons/6 mins)
Module 10: Career Prospects and Industry Realities
You’re dreaming of life in the skies – but what’s it really like? This module reveals the realities of a pilot career: the lifestyle, pay, challenges, rewards, and how to plan for every stage ahead. (7 lessons/36 mins)
Module 11: Summary and Next Steps
You’ve come a long way! This module wraps up your journey, highlighting key takeaways on training, pilot careers, skills, costs, and the realities of life in aviation. (1 lesson/4 mins)
Downloads
PDF downloads to support and reinforce your learning within the lessons.
Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to check your knowledge. These aren’t mandated, but help to reinforce your knowledge.
Our Success Stories
14 Days Access
- 4+ hours of comprehensive online learning
- More than 50 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
- Perfect for any aspiring future pilot or their sponsors
- Honest, ethical and unbiased guidance to make informed decisions that are crucial to success
28 Days Access
- 4+ hours of comprehensive online learning
- More than 50 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
- Perfect for any aspiring future pilot or their sponsors
- Honest, ethical and unbiased guidance to make informed decisions that are crucial to success
60 Days Access
- 4+ hours of comprehensive online learning
- More than 50 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
- Perfect for any aspiring future pilot or their sponsors
- Honest, ethical and unbiased guidance to make informed decisions that are crucial to success
Frequently Asked Questions
We get asked a lot of questions about our How to Become an Airline Pilot Course as we strive to help pilots pass this crucial stage of their pilot assessment journey and join their airline of choice.
How much does it cost to train as a pilot?
Fees differ depending on the school and route you take but pilot training usually costs £70,000 to £130,000. For example, taking an integrated course at some flying schools costs over £120,000. Modular courses cost notably less and allow you to spread the cost over a longer period.